Bolton 1-1 Lincoln
Updated
It finished level: Bolton 1-1 Lincoln in the League One (Round 5) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton. Bolton goals: Thomas Hamer 90'+7 (og). Lincoln goals: Freddie Draper 1'. Expected goals: 1.69-0.66. Possession: 74-26. Player of the match: George Wickens (8.7).
Match report
Bolton 1-1 Lincoln: match report
Bolton and Lincoln shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Toughsheet Community Stadium on Saturday 23 August in the League One.
Freddie Draper put Lincoln ahead on 1' (0-1) and an own goal by Thomas Hamer levelled for Bolton on 90+7' (1-1).
Bolton had 74% of the ball, shots were 18-5 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.69-0.66. Bolton will feel they deserved more.
George Wickens (Lincoln City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 19,938. Referee: Jacob Miles.
Match stats
| Bolton | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 74 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.69 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 15 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 554 (89%) | 156 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 13 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Bolton (4-2-3-1): Teddy Sharman-Lowe, Josh Cogley, Eoin Toal, George Johnston, Max Conway, Ethan Erhahon, Xavier Simons, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Joel Randall, Ibrahim Cissoko, Mason Burstow
Lincoln (5-4-1): George Wickens, Adam Jackson, Sonny Bradley, Ryley Towler, Thomas Hamer, Tendayi Darikwa, Reeco Hackett, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Ben House, Freddie Draper
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 22' · Yellow card · Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 46' · Substitution · Aaron Morley for Ethan Erhahon (Bolton)
- 46' · Substitution · Josh Sheehan for Xavier Simons (Bolton)
- 59' · Substitution · Thierry Gale for Ibrahim Cissoko (Bolton)
- 60' · Yellow card · Ryley Towler (Lincoln)
- 61' · Substitution · James Collins for Freddie Draper (Lincoln)
- 62' · Substitution · Robert Street for Reeco Hackett (Lincoln)
- 62' · Substitution · Ethan Hamilton for Tom Bayliss (Lincoln)
- 74' · Substitution · Sam Dalby for Joel Randall (Bolton)
- 76' · Yellow card · Max Conway (Bolton)
- 82' · Yellow card · Conor McGrandles (Lincoln)
- 88' · Substitution · Richard Taylor for Max Conway (Bolton)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Thomas Hamer (Bolton)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 6, draws 3, Lincoln 3.
Questions
Who won Bolton vs Lincoln?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League One) on Sat, 23 Aug 2025.
When and where is Bolton vs Lincoln?
Sat, 23 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton and Lincoln?
In 12 league meetings since 2020: Bolton 6 wins, 3 draws, Lincoln 3 wins (goals 19-14).